Real Estate Agent Fees
February 20, 2008
Always ask your real estate agent what they charge but never ask them if that fee is negotiable. It doesn’t matter where you are. All real estate fees are negotiable. Do your homework on the general amount of fees in the area you are looking to hire a real estate agent so you know what you are getting into before making a decision. Most of them charge a percent to represent your side of the transaction. The percent should be split down the middle between your listing agent and for the buyer’s agent.
Teaching Your Children About Money
February 20, 2008
Teaching your kids how to properly and effectively manage their personal finances is an extremely important part of preparing them for adulthood. It’s highly recommended that you start teaching your child how to save money and how to value what they earn when they are young, preferably before they hit their adolescent years. The reason for this is that once kids hit their teen years they are less likely to take advice from their parents, especially financial advice. There are a lot of ways you can begin to teach your children how to handle money, such as an allowance. This is a great way to instill a work ethic into your child as well.
Investing in Your Bank
February 3, 2008
One way individuals can get free checking from their local bank is to become a shareholder. You should call around and check with the banks that are in your local area to see whether or not they offer you free checking for individuals who own shares. When you find a bank that does, all you need to do is buy one share and then open up your checking account with the bank. From this point forward you should be eligible to receive all the benefits of free checking.
It is recommended that when you buy your one share of the company that you do so using a discount broker.